Friday 6 April 2012

Easter Surprise

The cockatoos were going ape around a tree near the dam, which they tend to do when there is a koala nearby. Goodness knows why – koalas pose no threat or competition to cockatoos. These shots aren’t particularly good as the koala was high in the tree and I didn’t have the tripod to keep the telephoto lens as steady as I would have liked. So I was lying flat on my back to try to get more stability with the lens at full zoom.


Posted by AlanS at 18:12
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7 comments:

  1. Meghan7 April 2012 at 06:21

    How sweet! We used to go see the koalas in the zoo frequently, but they were always sleeping. This one looks very alert.

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  2. Cherri Galbiati7 April 2012 at 13:46

    This little guy is just too cute! Guess the cockatoos are fluttering about because they saw his claws-LOL

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  3. Cherri Galbiati7 April 2012 at 13:47

    Alan, great shot, btw!

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  4. AlanS8 April 2012 at 19:45

    Thanks for for dropping by Meghan and Cherrie. We don't get too many Koalas around here. They pass through from one stand of bush to another. This guy was trying to rest during the heat of the day.

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  5. Susan24 April 2012 at 20:18

    Those Cockatoos are so territorial aren't they.
    Good shooting Alan, I like your way of holding the camera steady too - will remember that trick. Cheers!

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  6. AlanS25 April 2012 at 11:34

    Thanks Susan. We discovered that the little chap is passing through slowly. He was in a large tree in the paddock behind the house for a day or so then moved on. Hope he didn't get stung by bees who live in the base of the tree.

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  7. AlanS25 April 2012 at 11:34

    Thanks Susan. We discovered that the little chap is passing through slowly. He was in a large tree in the paddock behind the house for a day or so then moved on. Hope he didn't get stung by bees who live in the base of the tree.

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